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Kethry
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since 2000-07-29
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Victoria Australia

0 posted 2009-04-20 08:40 AM


In language of hello you said, “I’m leaving”
your kiss a fleeting touch of winter’s chill,
those softly spoken words had me believing
until I felt your lips and knew your will

You stayed behind that mask, so blank, so hidden
that nothing of your former nature showed
I hope you only did, as you were bidden
and not that you were reaping as you sowed

The coldness of your stare was like sun setting
you know I felt the language of your touch
although my heart is broken from regretting
my thanks remain, for you gave me so much.

I did not understand why you were leaving
yet how  I understood that I would cry,
so I closed off my heart. It left me grieving.
You kissed hello but really meant goodbye.

Always do more than is required of you George Patton

© Copyright 2009 Lynne Dale - All Rights Reserved
latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
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Florida
1 posted 2009-04-20 01:24 PM


Good to read you again. Sad, but good writing. latearrival
nakdthoughts
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since 2000-10-29
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Between the Lines
2 posted 2009-04-20 05:15 PM


as always a treat to read you~~ Hope you are well... I can't tell you how much I miss the fun we had in Florida.

"I did not understand why you were leaving
yet how  I understood that I would cry,
so I closed off my heart. It left me grieving.
You kissed hello but really meant goodbye."

Love this verse!


M

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Louisiana
3 posted 2009-04-20 05:49 PM


although my heart is broken from regretting
my thanks remain, for you gave me so much.

It is good to read your words again, my friend... and these go straight to my heart. Wishing things had been different isn't the same as wishing things hadn't been... and you wrote it beautifully!!

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11
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highways, & byways, for now
4 posted 2009-04-21 12:40 PM


Kethry - gosh, this is a sad write with many words of meaning. Even though sad it's still a great write...

BC

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